Student Computer/Internet Contact

Student Internet/Computer Use Contact

Heartland Christian Academy provides computers and internet access for educational purposes. Students and their parents/guardians must sign this contract for the student to use the computers and internet.

Student Agreement I will:  Use the internet to do research for assignments and/or interests that are directly related to my school work.  Respect the privacy of other users and not modify files, other data or passwords belonging to other users.  Comply with copyright agreements for data and documents including media such as pictures and music.  Respect the computer and other equipment while using them.  Adhere to all rules of courtesy in communication.  Tell a teacher/supervisor immediately if I have a problem.

I will not:  Provide or gain unauthorized or inappropriate access to material or computers or another student’s work nor take part in activities that result in the loss of that student’s work.  Play games that are not authorized by school staff.  Use chat lines or check personal email.  Download any programs or files to school computers.  Use personal disks including USB (Universal Serial Bus) drives, without a teacher/supervisor’s permission.  Give my (or another person’s) name, address, phone number or other personal information on the internet.

Student I understand these rules and will follow them when I am using school computers and the internet. I understand that if I do not follow these rules, I will lose my computer/internet privileges and may be subject to disciplinary actions by school officials. See handbook for further information.

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Parents/Guardian I have read the above guidelines and have discussed them with my student. I will not hold the school responsible for materials viewed by my child that violate this policy. I understand that my child will be held responsi ble for violation of the above guidelines. I give permission for my child to use the computers and internet at Heartland Christian Academy.

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